Babs Siperstein PROUD Center
LGBTQIA Health Services at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset
Important Information about Monkeypox
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset offers specialized primary
care services for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, questioning, intersex
and asexual (LGBTQIA) adults at our Babs Siperstein PROUD Center.
We are committed to providing a safe and supportive environment where you can get the medical care you need at all stages of your life. PROUD stands for Promoting Respect, Outreach, Understanding and Dignity. Our goal is to provide health services to the LGBTQIA community in an evidence-based, culturally-competent manner. We currently provide care for people age 18 and older.
The PROUD Center is located on the hospital’s campus, offering adult patients access to our comprehensive health care services such as laboratory, radiology, cardiology, emergency, oncology, and rehabilitative services, and an on-site Walgreen’s pharmacy.
Telehealth services are also available.
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Our Location
Babs Siperstein PROUD Center
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset
128 Rehill Ave, Suite 1100
Somerville, NJ 08876
Hours of Operation:
Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Services We Provide for Adult Patients
- Comprehensive primary care
- Immunization
- HIV prevention: pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) and post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP)
- Hormone therapy and monitoring
- Annual wellness exams
- Same-day sick visits
- Chronic illness management
- Referrals for specialty services, such as behavioral health services
- Health education and counseling
- Support groups
Our Healthcare Team
Our healthcare team recognizes the unique medical needs of the LGBTQIA community and is dedicated to offering high-quality, culturally competent care. In addition to our team of expert physicians, nurses, and administrative staff, we have a knowledgeable patient navigator available who can help you access appropriate resources and care.
Our Mission
We seek to attain a higher level of care for those who need it and those who don’t have it. We believe diversity is strength and that all humans have the right to high-quality, patient-centered health care that is equal, inclusive, and unbiased. As a safe haven for the LGBTQ+ community; our compassionate and skilled providers offer a spectrum of personalized care in a culturally competent and judgement-free setting.
At the Babs Siperstein PROUD Center, the health of a human being is our purpose and goal. This is where you lead the way and we make sure you get there safely, because we believe you know yourself best!